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Whimsical Bakelite dice holder in mottled green with a large set-of-ten dice-form cocktail picks. Unusual tall dice design holder. France circa 1930's. 2 1/2" H., 1 1/2" W. holder; 3 1/4" L. each pick.

Lovely classic form British cocktail shaker adorned with engine turned bandings. The turning upon the body of the shaker is in a basket weave pattern. Jigger top cap has complimenting turned bandings. Made in England circa 1930's. 8 3/4" H.

A macassar-wood base supports the silvered picks holder with its side columns. A set-of-eight bakelite- cherry-mounted cocktail picks suspend from their slotted holder. France circa 1930's.  3 1/4" H., 5 1/4" W. stand;  3" L. each pick

Whimsical design! This cocktail recipe "Rolodex" design stand is fashioned as a chromium cocktail shaker. A knob upon the side turns to reveal an array of celluloid cards which must be flipped gently to offer recipes such as: BRONX, CLOVER CLUB, MANHATTAN, LONDON COCKTAIL and so on. Thirty one recipes plus the COCKTAIL RECIPES intro card. A scarce example for the collector of unusual cocktail bar accoutrements. Marks: Made in Germany; U.S.Zone, circa 1945. 5 1/2" H.

An iconic piece of American cocktail culture! The carved wooden stork, with its glass bud vase, was part of the famous New York City, Stork Club's, table setting and held a single rose stem. The club was opened by Sherman Billingsley, a former bootlegger, in 1929 at 132 West 58th Street. The famous nightclub, ultimately moving to 3 East 63rd Street, closed in 1965 and was the place to see and be seen. It was frequented by Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Bing Crosby, Joe Dimaggio and Marilyn Monroe, and the list goes on. The prior collector placed a label beneath, noting that it was acquired from the Stork Club in 1948. 4"W, 7 3/4"H.

Art Deco era crystal mixer is cut in vertical patterns with a cut band of leaves at the top. A sterling silver mount has an elaborate lyre-form pierced strainer pouring lip. Elegant design made by the Watson Silver Co. of Attleboro, Massachusetts circa 1930's. 9 "H.

Bold stepped Art Deco form with notched architectural elements in relief about the circumference. This highly collected cocktail shaker is extraordinarily rare to find with its set-of-six matching conical cocktail glasses. Each with matching step and notched design upon the bases. Shaker's top cap enhanced with a ball finial, removes to reveal a wafer-form strainer which lifts out for convenience. Denmark circa 1930's. 8 3/4" H. shaker, 2 3/4" H. each glass.

Stunning Danish design! Rounded form has a stepped lobed mid-section. Top cap with a its scrolling and graduated beaded finial bears a distinct Georg Jensen influence. Cap removes to reveal a strainer within the cocktail shaker's mid-section. Denmark circa 1930's. 9 1/2" H.

A spirited Art Deco cocktail picks set with a painted metal saxophone player. The figure, with his red hat and bow tie, holds a brass painted sax as he faces a holder with six red-top-mounted cocktail picks. All are mounted on a macassar wood base. The narrative set was most likely made by Sudre, known for unusual figural cocktail accoutrements. France circa 1930's. 5 1/8" L., 4 1/4" H.

Wonderful French Art Deco design. Red half-moon bakelite holder supports a set-of-eight cherry-mounted picks. Each pick suspends from a slotted chromium rounded holder. Additional cherries adorn the stand's macassar wood base. France circa 1930's. 1 1/2"D, 5 1/8" W, 3 1/4"L each pick.

Art Deco concentrically stepped cocktail bar measure with a spring-release feature. When handle is compressed, the bottom of measure dispenses liquid over a glass or cocktail shaker. The ever-popular "valve jigger," increment marked from 1/2-2 oz., is difficult to find in such good condition. Made by Napier, Connecticut, circa1930's. 4" H.

Enameled and silvered mechanical tongs. Deep teal-green enamel has an engine-turned pattern beneath. Used for ice or olives, when impressed, plunger-form mechanism opens bottom claws for grasping. Nice quality and design. Made in Norway circa 1930's.  8 " L.

A concentrically stepped Art Deco jigger top cap crowns the top of the elegant cocktail shaker. Complementing incised bandings are upon the mid-strainer section. Made by the Elkington workshop in Birmingham circa 1930. 8" H.

Art Deco, geometrically stylized Ric & Rac terrier salt cellars. Based upon cartoon canines by illustrator Paul Abraham (1898-1933), known as Pol Rab, Ric was a Scottish Terrier and Rac, a Wire-Hair Terrier. Each stunningly whimsical dog faces its bowl-form salt cellar with Baccarat crystal liner. Made by Christofle in France circa 1931. Firm's marks beneath each. 3 1/4" L., 2 1/4" H. seated; 3 1/2" L., 2" H. standing

Nice quality and design. Tastefully stylized French Art Deco cocktail shaker with incised bandings about the circumference. Complementing banding is found upon the jigger top cap. Made in France circa 1930's. 10" H. ***Long established a a leading specialist in finest quality Art Deco era cocktail shakers - from classic to figural forms - Large selection in our stock at all times - Many not listed on our site.***

Elegant, large round tray made by the highly regarded Mappin & Webb workshop of London and Sheffield. The tray, with its raised, wave borders, is supported by four Art Deco, curved feet. Registry mark beneath for 1927. 15" W.

High Art Deco design tray. The large round form has four geometric stepped fan elements upon its raised borders. Nice large size is ideal for serving or display. Made by James Dixon & Sons in Sheffield circa 1930. 15 1/2" W.

Pure Art Deco in design. The wine, or Champagne cooler is boldly, concentrically stepped. Sides are flanked with graduated dual-loop handles. Made in France circa 1930's. 7 5/8" H., 10" W. to handles